Introducing Dr. Mitchell Wachtel, a leading podiatrist serving individuals dealing with foot pain in North Andover, MA, and Lowell, MA. In this informative video, discover effective techniques to alleviate heel and foot pressure, reduce the risk of calluses, and...
This week our region of Andover, Lowell and Lawrence got hit with snow, big time. Most of Massachusetts saw a hefty fall of the white stuff and the temperatures stayed right around the zone where snow would melt and then freeze. We are dealing with cold temperatures...
This summer brought us some beautiful hiking weather in New England and with this hiking a couple of foot injury incidences. Some of my patients who were in the White Mountains didn’t properly prepare themselves for longer hikes and had some painful foot...
This winter my North Andover podiatry practice has had quite a few patients with sprained ankles and other issues related to random falls and slips. Our New England winters are quite beautiful when our grounds, trees, and roofs, are covered up with a beautiful...
As I was going on a walk in Andover, I recently bumped into one of my old patients who loves to travel, has been all over the world, and continues to explore at his very young age of sixty plus! He thanked me for some of the foot care travel advice I gave him well...
If you’re interested in working out and getting in shape, you may have heard about Crossfit, the recent exercise craze that has helped many people achieve great results. However, there have been a lot of overuse injuries associated with this workout, due to the high...
The Achilles heel has plagued people for many years. Achilles injuries are typically injuries of overuse. When you overstress any tendon, you can end up causing minor tears. As a result, this forms an area of inflammation that is very painful, swells, and can be...
Spring weather appears to be just around the corner. Prepare by freeing your feet from winter boots, while you look forward to warm weather shoes. Feet that are constantly stuffed inside tight fitting shoes or boots may develop hammertoes, or bent toes that resemble...
Playing a sport is a wonderful way to get physical activity in your daily life. Baseball season has just started, and if you like to play as much as you enjoy watching the Red Sox, you know how a sports injury can be devastating. Doing exercises to prevent injury...
If you have an old ankle injury that is causing instability, it can lead to problems with walking and getting around. Don’t let unstable ankles keep you home this weekend. People think you have to live an active lifestyle to sustain an ankle injury, but that’s simply...
Spring training and baseball season are in full swing, and as any diehard fan knows, there are many types of baseball injuries that can put a player on the bench for a long time. If players injure their feet, they can be out for an entire season, but many of these...
The Good Times running series continues July 15th in Lowell with the Joker’s Wild 5K. Comedy and running are mixing, and the results are sure to be fun. Don’t let heel pain get in the way of your running this weekend. Laser treatment can relieve your discomfort and...
New England Parkour serves our surrounding area in teaching people a new form of effectively navigating obstacles in their way. It takes a lot of heavy training to be able to achieve this. It is not the same as free-running, but rather a disciplined, highly-trained...
The Freedom Trail Run in Boston is a great way to get in a run while taking in the beautiful Boston sites every weekend. If you suffer from Achilles tendinitis, though, it might be hard for you to get out and participate. Luckily, there are some stretches you can do...
Football season is starting up again and if there is anything the athletes know about, it’s how uncomfortable it is to get a stress fracture. If you have this injury, you need to practice good injury recovery habits so that you don’t suffer further complications or...
This Sunday, October 5th is the Trot for Special Tots 5K Road Race in Andover. It is a run for a great cause. If you are a runner who happens to suffer from black toenails, though, you might consider investing in a new pair of running shoes before lacing up for this...
Many hockey players can probably attest to the fact that they’ve suffered an ankle sprain somewhere along the line in their career. Player contact and body checks are notorious for causing injuries like sprains and fractures, but anyone can get a sprain. It just takes...
November may mean most trees are past their fall foliage peak, but Massachusetts is still beautiful. Hiking around places like Weir Hill in North Andover demonstrates that. These trails stretch for a few miles, bordering a beautiful lake and challenging your muscles....
Thanksgiving is coming and that means two things: turkey and football! Some people like lying around after the big meal to watch the game. Others like to push through that food coma by going running. If the second type sounds like you, it’s important to make sure you...
Maybe cold weather running isn’t really your thing or perhaps you’ve suffered an injury that has just now finished healing. Either way, if you’re thinking of returning to running, there are definitely some things to keep in mind so that you don’t injure yourself or...
